Fortovase, a "stronger" version of Invirase
December 1997
Roche will market Fortovase, a "stronger" version of Invirase. It'll be out this month in the U.S...soon in Canada.
Both Fortovase and Invirase contain 200 mg of saquinavir...but Fortovase comes as a soft gel capsule to improve absorption.
Fortovase is also given as a higher dose. Patients will take 1200 mg TID of Fortovase...TWICE the original dose of Invirase.
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